Author: Joh Nyagah

Political heat is expected to intensify in the coming months as the contest for the Kiambu gubernatorial seat, currently held by Dr. Kimani Wamatangi, draws near. The fever pitch is already being felt on the ground, with various leaders allied to different political camps trading barbs without fear. Among those who have declared their interest in unseating Wamatangi are Thika Town MP Alice Wambui Ng’ang’a and Finsco Africa CEO Mr. John Mwaura Kogi, who has announced his bid on a Democratic Congress Party (DCP) ticket. In a dramatic turn of events, former Kiambu Town MCA and former Majority Leader Anthony…

The digital economy has emerged as a fundamental catalyst for enhancing cross-border trade across the continent. During a side event at the Africa Forward Summit in Nairobi, key leaders highlighted the necessity of digital investment and policy reform to empower Africa’s burgeoning tech sector Kenya’s ICT Cabinet Secretary, William Kabogo, emphasized that Africa possesses the internal capacity to develop digital solutions capable of solving complex, trans-boundary challnges Clara Chappaz, the French Minister for AI and Digital Technologies, noted that the evolving relationship between Europe and Africa is shifting toward investments that provide mutual benefits. She advocated for a strategic pivot…

The community of Zambezi village in Kikuyu is reeling from a devastating tragedy following allegations that a local mother poisoned her two young children. The woman, currently receiving treatment at a nearby hospital, reportedly acted out of extreme life frustrations. Her children, aged 6 and 7, tragically lost their lives in the incident. Neighbors noted that she had appeared visibly distressed and deeply preoccupied in the days leading up to the event, though no one anticipated such a heartbreaking outcome. On Monday evening, law enforcement officers processed the scene, collecting forensic evidence to support their ongoing investigation. The village remains…

The Ministry of health has heightened surveillance , measures and preparedness following the recently reported outbreak of the rare Andes strain of Hantivirus linked to the cruise ship in the Atlantic Ocean .Following this, health officials in the country say no case has been confirmed locally confirming that vigilance had been stepped up at airports and sea ports Principal Secretary for Public Health and Professional Standards, Mary Muthoni Muriuki has emphasized the need for long-term prevention rather than crisis response. The PS says Kenya is strengthening surveillance systems to detect zoonotic diseases early, especially threats linked to rodents and climate…

Health concerns are mounting in Gatimu Village, Limuru, as an ongoing raw sewage leak from the neighboring Tilisi Estate creates a hazardous environment for locals. Residents fear an imminent outbreak of waterborne diseases as effluent continues to flow unchecked through the community. Consequently close to over 50 families at the adjacent Tilisi Estate have felt the brunt of the raw sewer after most of their crops were destroyed by the sewer with their houses being submerged by the flowing water. One of the affected farmers shows how one of his two damas have been turned to According to James Mwai…

It was a day of celebration at Legacy Ridges homes in Kamiti Corner as over 500 investors gathered to receive title deeds from Finsco Africa. For many, the ceremony marked the end of a long and anxious wait, finally securing the land and homes they had invested in. The recipients expressed immense relief and joy as they finally held the legal documents. Among them was Julius Nakitare, who shared his gratitude during the exercise. “I have no words, but I want to thank Finsco Africa for fulfilling a dream I have held for many years,” he said. Speaking during the…

Finsco Africa CEO Mwaura Kogi, who is contesting the Kiambu Gubernatorial seat on a Democratic Congress Party (DCP) ticket, has pledged to fully digitize the county’s land systems. This move, he says, is designed to eliminate the chronic backlog in title deed issuance currently plaguing the region. Speaking at a title deed issuance ceremony at Kamiti Corner, Mr. Kogi emphasized that digitization would create a transparent workflow and allow for efficient follow-up on grievances raised by residents. Addressing concerns over land rights, Kogi promised that his administration would protect residents from county-led land seizures. Instead, he proposed a collaborative approach…

The Kiambu County KANU Branch has announced it will begin massive recruitment of new members ahead of the 2027 General Elections, targeting over 200 members in each ward. ​Speaking from their offices at Indian Bazaar in Kiambu town, Party County Branch Chairman Joseph Mukirai—who also doubles as the Mt. Kenya Chairman—said this will be a massive initiative that will go into every corner of the county. ​”We have very solid ground, having been there as the oldest party, and we believe that we have all it takes to move on with our initiative,” Mukirai added. ​He asserted that they will…

Justice has traditionally been a coercive and authoritative process when delivered in courts with very little if any input from the litigants and is often long, tedious and very expensive affair leaving disputing parties exhausted, poorer while leaving losers bitter and in most cases, it completely destroys relationships. Kenya alongside other East African counties have joined the rest of the world by embracing Mediation and other Alternative Dispute Resolution methods to address disputes both in and out of the court system where disputing parties with the assistance of a neutral third party referred to as a mediator solve their dispute…

A significant media engagement session organized by Child in Family Focus Kenya took place today at the Kiambu County Commissioner’s Office. The event brought together journalists from various media houses, child protection stakeholders, and government officials to discuss the ongoing care reforms in Kenya and the vital role of accurate and ethical storytelling in shaping the future of child care. The gathering highlighted the national shift toward family and community-based care models, as outlined in the National Care Reform Strategy (2022–2032). This approach prioritizes keeping children in safe, nurturing family environments rather than relying on institutional care. June Wachira, the…